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The Westward Trail
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The Westward Trail

1948-03-13 · 56 min · ★ 9.0

Western

Ann and Tom Howard arrive from the east to take up ranching. But Tom wants to return and forges his sister's name to the deed and sells it to Larson. Eddie knows there is silver ore in the area and that Lawson, who killed the Sheriff, is out to get all the ranches. When Lawson appoints himself the new Sheriff, Eddie organizes the ranchers to fight Lawson and his men.

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Directors
Ray Taylor
Production companies
PRC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eddie DeanEddie DeanEddie Dean
Roscoe AtesRoscoe AtesSoapy Jones
Phyllis PlanchardAnn Howard
Eileene HardinBenson's Daughter
Steve DrakeTom Howard
Bob DuncanChuck Larson
Carl MathewsCarl MathewsArt Hardin
Lee MorganSheriff Buck McNeal
Bob WoodwardBob WoodwardStage Driver
Budd BusterBudd BusterBenson
Slim WhitakerSlim WhitakerBartender
Frank EllisFrank EllisStableman Taggart

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